Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Multicolumn Category Widget currently ranks #10486 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10316, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.29, shipped on Aug 13, 2026 (65 days ago) — release #31 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #10486 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10361 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10332 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10366 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Arno Welzel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.29 |
| Versions released | 31 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This widget displays top level categories in multiple columns.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Multicolumn Category Widget?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Multicolumn Category Widget?
As of October 17, 2026, Multicolumn Category Widget ranks #10486 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10316.
When was Multicolumn Category Widget last updated?
Multicolumn Category Widget was last updated on August 13, 2026 (version 1.0.29). It has shipped 31 releases in total.
Who makes Multicolumn Category Widget?
Multicolumn Category Widget is developed by Arno Welzel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
